Question NW4212 to the Minister of Public Enterprises
25 November 2022 - NW4212
Marais, Mr EJ to ask the Minister of Public Enterprises
In light of the fact that Transnet has budgeted R182 million for capital projects in the Saldanha Bay harbour in the current financial year, what (a) are the top 5 projects, (b) is the date of completion of each project and (c) is the link of each specified project with the Industrial Development Zone in Saldanha Bay?
Reply:
According to the information received from Transnet
The top five capital projects for the Port of Saldanha are listed in the table below. These projects form the bulk of the R182m investment committed for 2022/23. The table includes the planned completion dates and link with the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone.
Port of Saldanha |
Planned Project Completion Date (b) |
Link with Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) (c) |
1. Bulk Electrical Power Supply and ancillary installation |
30 June 2023 |
Project makes allowance for a tie-in of SBIDZ switching station with Port’s new main intake substation for supply of 16MVA electrical power to the SBIDZ over next 16 years |
2. Security Requirements to Maintain ISPS Accreditation - Fencing |
30 June 2023 |
None |
3. Purchase of Fire and Emergency Services Appliances |
01 June 2023 |
None |
4. Dredging Requirements in the Port |
30 May 2023 |
Planned dredging to maintain berth depth requirements associated with TNPA/ Saldehco Facility Operator Agreement, as per concluded Section 56 process. SBIDZ has sub-leasing agreement with Saldehco of 20ha. |
Port of Saldanha |
Planned Project Completion Date (b) |
Link with Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone (SBIDZ) (c) |
5. Refurbishment of Quay and Jetty Infrastructure - Fenders |
14 March 2023 |
None |